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British Collectibles
![British Colonial](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1097/330370/178103485_1_x.jpg?height=528&quality=70&width=528)
![Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 12 Vols.: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 1994, 12 Vols., Sir Gilbert Martin (British, 1936-2015), Biography of Winston S. Chu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Vols: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Volumes , comprising The World Crisis: The Aftermath, 1929, London: Thornton Butte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Early Edition: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Possible Early Edition, A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas' by C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, Signed: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, 1906, 2 Volumes, with R.S. Churchill Signature, first edition, London: MacMillen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395363_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Arthur Conan Doyle Stories of Sherlock Holmes,Signed: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Doyle, Arthur Conan, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, 1904, Signed, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395358_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Five 17th and 18th C Books, including Charles I & II: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Five 17th and 18th Century Books, including Charles I and II, comprising Bibliotheca Regia, or, The Royal Library, Containing t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
!['Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture at the International Exhibition 1862' Hardcover Book: 'Masterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture at the International Exhibition 1862' Hardcover Book Volume #3 only, of a 3-volume set, text by J. B. Waring, published by Day & Son, London, 1863, folio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Jeffery's Map of the St. Laurence River Canada: JEFFERYS, Thomas (c. 1719-1771). An exact chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosi... Engraved map with original hand color in outline. London: Sayer & Bennett, 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781318)
![United Kingdom 1 crown, 1935 25th Anniversary - Reign of George V /medal alignment, silver 0.500: CountryUnited KingdomPeriodKing George V (1910 - 1936)Coin typeCommemorative coinsDenomination1 crownYear1935Subject25th Anniversary - Reign of George V /medal alignment, silver 0.500/RulerGeorge VCom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737232_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![1977 Elizabeth II Jubilee Silver Proof Crown (28.28g): IssuerUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022)TypeNon-circulating coinYear1977Value25 Pence0.25 GBP = SEK 3.35CurrencyPound st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737698_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Antique Sterling Vesta Cases & Sovereign Holders-UK & USA: This great lot is of some amazing pieces of British and American sterling. Lot includes a wonderful vesta or match safe from Whiting Mfg. Subtly hidden is a suit of armor helmet surrounded by ornate s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861900_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![GB 1 Penny - George V 1916: TypeStandard circulation coinYears1911-1926Value1 Penny CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionBronzeWeight9.45 gDiameter30.8 mmThickness1.6 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Winston Churchill by Ephesian, Signed by Churchill: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Winston Churchill by Ephesian, 1927, Signed by Churchill, Winston Churchill by Ephesian, 1927, London: Mills & Boon, signed on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![(British Statesmen and Politicians, 19th C) 15 Items: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: (British Statesmen and Politicians, 19th C) 15 Articles, comprising autograph letters signed, including Baron Henry Peter Brougham (1778-1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Group of Princess Diana and the Royal Family Stamps: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Group of Princess Diana and the Royal Family Related Stamps, comprising a Postal Commemorative Society binder of 'Official International T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395375_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![John Lennon 'Dear Prudence' Lyrics Serigraph: John Lennon 'Dear Prudence' Lyrics Serigraph (2) total items including a 1995 unsigned serigraph, #717/1000; together with a 1997 framed 24kt gold plated record and stamp block, #491/2500, both having](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332164_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Canada 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1967 Silver coin: TypeCirculating commemorative coinYear1967Value25 Cents0.25 CAD = SEK 1.94CurrencyCanadian dollar (1858-date)CompositionSilver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)Weight5.83 gDiameter23.88 mmThickness1.76](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![United Kingdom 2 Shillings - George VI 1945 Silver Coin: CountryUnited KingdomDenomination2 shillings (florin)Year1943PeriodKing George VI 1937 - 1952Coin typeCirculation coinsRulerGeorge VICompositionSilver 0.500Edge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentMedal (0??](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![4 Works British Monarchy, Including Agnes Strickland: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 4 Works on the British Monarchy, Including Agnes Strickland, Late 18th/Early19th C, 6 volumes, comprising Strickland, Agnes, Li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![QE II and Queen Mother Commemorative Items, 9 pcs.: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Group of Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother Commemorative Items, 9 pcs., comprising St. George China commemorative teacup for the Que](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Frederick Duke of York Autograph Letter, 1804: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Frederick Duke of York & Albany (1763-1827) Autograph Letter Signed, 1804, Regarding King George III, an autograph letter signe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![(Queen Elizabeth II and British Monarchy ) Five pcs: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: (Queen Elizabeth II and British Monarchy ) Five Articles, comprising a ticket for the coronation of Elizabeth II, the invitatio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![(British PMs, Late 20th/Early 21st C) Eight Articles: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: (British Prime Ministers, Late 20th/Early 21st C) Eight Articles, comprising Edward Heath, signed Christmas card, 1958; Harold Wilson, typ](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![United Kingdom 1 Florin - George V 1921 silver coin: Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)King George V (1910-1936)Type Standard circulation coinYears 1920-1926Value 1 Florin (0.1)Currency Pound ster](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/175772902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
News about British Collectibles
![One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Propstore-May-30-British-Empire-Strikes-Back-poster.jpeg)
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ RICKMANSWORTH, UK – One of the rarest of Lucasfilm marketing one-sheets for The Empire Strikes Back will be offered at Propstore Thursday, May 30 as part of its UK-based Collectible Poster Live Auction – London sale. The complete catalog is available for […]
![Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sworders-May-19-Joy.jpeg)
Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19
FARNHAM, UK – Sworders is currently offering selected contents from The Sculpture Park, the open-air display in the village of Churt, England. The auction of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture runs online until Sunday, May 19. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Run by artist, collector, and dealer Eddie Powell during the […]
![British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ishtar-Aux-March-7-ATS-recruiting-poster-in-Hebrew.jpg)
British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights
World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […]
![Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HB-punch-bowl-Heritage-1-1.jpg)
Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths
NEW YORK — Collecting silver is a passion for those who seek eye-catching centerpieces fit for a palace or even just tumblers for everyday use. There are many styles as well as an infinite number of silversmiths to choose from. Women silversmiths were not uncommon in the 1700s, and one of the names that comes […]